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IDHS.us is specifically designed for applicants currently outside the United States who require international intake, specialized guidance, and global delivery logistics.

Mail-In FBI Background Check (IdHS) CardScan & Apostille Services

Mail-In FBI CardScan and Apostille Processing

Mail-In Fingerprints CardScan Submission Secure Retrieval U.S. Dept. of State Apostille

Important — Read Before Ordering
This is a mail-in processing service only. You must first obtain your fingerprints on an FD-258 card from a local provider (police department or private service).

Fingerprinting is not included, and we do not schedule local appointments.

01. Get fingerprinted locally
02. Mail your FD-258 card to us
03. We handle the legal routing

idhs.us provides a controlled, full-service pathway for obtaining a mail-in FBI Identity History Summary (IdHS). We utilize professional cardscan processing to submit your physical prints electronically through an authorized FBI channeler, ensuring secure retrieval and seamless routing for U.S. Department of State apostilles and certified translations.

Mail-In CardScan Intake
Your FD-258 card is received, inspected, and processed through a controlled cardscan submission workflow.
Secure Retrieval & Apostille Routing
Results are delivered via a 2FA-protected link and, if required, routed directly into U.S. Department of State processing.
Translation & Accelerated Options
Certified translation services and international intake options are available to reduce transit delays.
Security • Controlled Intake • Federal Handling

Security & Federal Compliance

Your FBI background check (IdHS) contains sensitive identity data. Our process is designed to keep that data inside a controlled chain—from FD-258 fingerprint intake through secure retrieval and U.S. Dept. of State routing.

Access Integrity

Avoiding “Unauthorized” Workarounds

International applicants are often pushed toward virtual numbers and VPNs. These shortcuts create access failures and account lockouts. Our workflow uses verified, controlled procedures—not high-risk bypass methods.

Verified U.S. Proxy

A Legitimate Path to Retrieval

When secure access controls (including 2FA) prevent retrieval from abroad, we use a verified U.S. representative workflow. This maintains a clean, consistent, and audit-ready access trail for your federal records.

Intake Controls

Technical Card Inspection

For mail-in FD-258 cards, we perform a pre-submission intake inspection to identify common quality issues that lead to rejection. This high-touch step is designed to mitigate avoidable federal processing delays.

Secure Delivery Standard

Encrypted Delivery: We do not use unencrypted email for sensitive results. All IdHS reports are delivered via an encrypted, 2FA-protected link. If apostille service is selected, documents are routed directly into the U.S. Department of State workflow before final delivery.

Mail-In • CardScan • Retrieval • Apostille • Delivery

How the Process Works

A controlled process for mail-in FD-258 fingerprints and cardscan submission to obtain your FBI background check (IdHS).

1
Fingerprints
Capture FD-258 fingerprints locally

Use a local police station or technician to complete your FD-258 fingerprint card. Contact us before mailing if you are unsure of the best method.

2
Mail-In Intake
Mail your cards to our U.S. intake desk

We perform a pre-submission inspection to help identify obvious issues that commonly cause rejection, mitigating avoidable federal delays.

3
CardScan Submission
Electronic submission via authorized channeler

Cards are processed via cardscan and submitted electronically through a secure, authorized FBI channeler workflow.

4
IdHS Delivery
Secure retrieval and encrypted delivery

Results are delivered via an encrypted, 2FA-protected link. Retrieval assistance for those abroad is handled through a verified U.S. proxy workflow.

5
Apostille (Optional)
U.S. Department of State processing

If required, we route your IdHS directly into U.S. Dept. of State apostille processing under the same controlled, secure chain of custody.

6
Return Delivery
Original documents shipped with tracking

We provide digital scans prior to shipment and return originals by tracked courier. International FedEx or DHL rates are available at discounted professional rates.

Operational Note

International applicants may qualify for a controlled accelerated intake option that reduces shipping delays and helps prevent unusable cards from being sent across borders.

Service Schedule

Full-Service FBI IdHS & Apostille Package

Complete processing from your mailed FD-258 fingerprint card to secure FBI IdHS delivery, including optional federal apostille and tracked return shipping.

FBI Result Timing
Within 24 Hours
after receipt of usable fingerprints
U.S. Dept. of State Apostille
~10 Business Days
current federal processing time
Individual Processing
$325

Standard service for one applicant. Includes cardscan, secure CJIS retrieval, and tracked domestic return shipping.

  • High-Resolution Cardscan: FBI-approved scanning
  • Partner Channeler: Secure digital submission
  • Secure Retrieval Service: Encrypted 2FA link delivery (CJIS Compliant)
  • Federal Routing: U.S. Dept. of State Apostille (Optional)
  • Complimentary Shipping: FedEx 2-Day U.S. Return
  • Translations: Optional certified services available
Best Value for Families
Household Processing (Up to 4 People)
$550

Includes 2 applicants + add up to 2 additional household members (4 total).

  • High-Resolution Cardscan: FBI-approved scanning
  • Partner Channeler: Secure digital submission
  • Secure Retrieval Service: Encrypted 2FA link delivery (CJIS Compliant)
  • Federal Routing: U.S. Dept. of State Apostille (Optional)
  • Complimentary Shipping: FedEx 2-Day U.S. Return
  • Translations: Optional certified services available

Logistics Note: FedEx 2-Day return delivery is included for U.S. addresses. Discounted FedEx or DHL international return shipping is available and invoiced separately based on destination.

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Fingerprint Intake Options

How to Submit Your FD-258 Fingerprints

Most clients start by getting fingerprints taken locally, then using our mail-in cardscan service to obtain their FBI background check (IdHS). If you’re overseas, contact us first so we can suggest the smoothest way to start.

Option 1

Get Your Fingerprints Taken Locally

Have your FD-258 fingerprint card completed at a local police station, government office, or professional fingerprint technician.

  • Ink prints on FD-258 are accepted
  • Some technicians can print from live scan
  • Bring valid photo ID
Option 2

Mail Your Cards to Our U.S. Office

Send your completed FD-258 fingerprints to us. We inspect the cards, then process them through our cardscan service with an authorized FBI channeler.

  • Pre-submission card inspection
  • Electronic submission after review
  • Secure IdHS delivery and apostille (if required)
Where Available

Faster Intake Option

Some international clients may qualify for a faster intake option that reduces shipping delays and helps avoid sending poor-quality prints through international mail. We’ll tell you if this is available for your location.

  • Reduces international shipping delays
  • Early quality review in some cases
  • Not available everywhere
Before You Ship

Optional Card Review

If you’re unsure about your fingerprints, contact us before mailing. In many cases we can take a quick look and help you avoid sending poor-quality prints internationally.

  • Helps reduce avoidable rejections
  • Especially useful for overseas clients
  • Simple guidance before shipping
After You Order

Complete fingerprint submission instructions are emailed after your order is placed. If you need help at any step, our team is available by phone or WhatsApp.

Optional Add-On

Certified & Sworn Translation

Once your FBI Identity History Summary is apostilled, we coordinate the translation through our specialized partners for official use abroad. This ensures your documents meet the linguistic requirements of residency offices, banks, and courts worldwide.

Billing & Delivery

Translation is invoiced separately. Pricing is confirmed once your apostilled documents are ready and is based on specific language and page count.

Workflow
1
Apostille process completes
2
Language & page count confirmed
3
Separate translation invoice issued
4
Digital PDF delivered via email
Secure Intake Initiation

Start Your FBI Background Check & Apostille Request

Securely mail your FD-258 fingerprints for professional cardscan processing, federal IdHS delivery, and U.S. Department of State routing.

U.S. FedEx 2-Day return is included. Discounted international return shipping via FedEx or DHL is available and invoiced separately based on destination.

IdHS Main FAQ

An FBI background check, formally called an Identity History Summary (IdHS), is an official record issued by the FBI showing your arrest history, if any, within the United States.
A mail-in FBI background check is obtained by submitting ink fingerprints on an FD-258 card, which are then processed through a cardscan submission to the FBI.
Cardscan is the process of electronically scanning your FD-258 fingerprint card and submitting it through an authorized FBI channeler instead of mailing the card directly to the FBI.
Yes. Your fingerprints must be captured on an FD-258 card before they can be submitted through the mail-in cardscan process.
You can usually get fingerprints taken at a local police station, government office, or professional fingerprint technician.
In most cases, international clients obtain fingerprints locally and mail their FD-258 cards to our U.S. intake office for processing.
You will receive complete fingerprint submission instructions by email, including mailing details and support contacts.
Yes. Our team is available by phone or WhatsApp to help you before you mail your cards.
Yes. We perform a pre-submission inspection to help identify obvious quality issues that commonly cause rejections.
No. Inspection helps reduce avoidable problems, but the FBI makes the final determination.
Typical federal processing is about 10 business days once the submission reaches the FBI.
Your results are delivered through an encrypted, two-factor-protected download link instead of unencrypted email.
Yes. When necessary, retrieval can be handled through a verified U.S. workflow to maintain a consistent access trail.
These workarounds can cause access failures, account lockouts, or inconsistent records. Our process avoids those risks.
Many countries require a U.S. Department of State apostille for official use. Requirements depend on your destination country.
Yes. We can route your IdHS directly into U.S. Department of State apostille processing as part of the same service.
We provide a scan-back before shipment, then return the original documents by tracked courier.
Yes. FedEx 2-Day return delivery is included for U.S. addresses.
Yes. International return shipping is available through discounted FedEx or DHL services and is invoiced separately.
Yes. We offer a discounted two-person household rate for applicants ordering together.
Mail-in intake, card inspection, cardscan submission, secure retrieval, optional apostille routing, scan-back, and tracked return delivery.
Yes. After apostille processing, we can provide certified or sworn translations of your documents.
Yes. Our translations are prepared for official use and guaranteed to be accepted.
Translations are delivered by email in digital format after apostille processing is complete.
idhs.us is a fully managed service operated by Florida Document Specialists, a BBB-accredited, A+ rated company with a 5-star Google rating.